The Department of Psychology is pleased to offer an exciting range of courses this winter. If you are planning to take a winter course you'll want to register as soon as possible to ensure that the course will take place and that you have a seat.- PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology
- A basic introductory course, intended to bring the student into contact with the major problems confronting psychology and the more important attempts at their solution.
- Satisfies History & Social Sciences or Natural Sciences
- PSYC 200 Statistical Methods in Psychology
- A basic introduction to quantitative methods used in psychological research.
- Satisfies Analytic Reasoning
- PSYC 206 Developmental Biopsychology
- Biological basis of behavioral development in relation to genetic, constitutional, anatomical, physiological, and environmental factors. Emphasis upon both phylogenetic and ontogenetic research findings in biological psychology. Course is offered at Shady Grove.
- Satisfies Mind, Brain & Behavior Theme
- PSYC 221 Social Psychology
- The influence of social factors on the individual and on interpersonal behavior. Includes topics such as conformity, attitude change, person perception, interpersonal attraction, and group behavior.
- Satisfies History & Social Sciences or Scholarship in Practice
- PSYC 298E The Psychology of Evil (http://ter.ps/PSYCofEvil)
- Why is there evil in the world? Are some born evil, or do social, environmental and cultural forces create evil? What makes otherwise good people do evil things? The scientific study of evil epitomizes the fundamental challenge that psychology faces in dissecting the role of biology (nature) and the social context (nurture).
- Satisfies History & Social Sciences AND I-Series
- PSYC 301 Biological Basis of Behavior
- An introduction to the anatomical structures and physiological processes that determine behavior. After a study of the basic functioning of the nervous system, the course will examine the acquisition and processing of sensory information, the neural control of movement, and the biological bases of complex behaviors such as sleep, learning, memory, sex, language, and addiction.
- Satisfies Mind, Brain & Behavior Theme
- PSYC 432 Counseling Psychology
- Analysis of research and intervention strategies developed and used by counseling psychologists. Historical and current trends in content and methodology.
- Satisfies Mental Heath & Interventions Theme
- PSYC 437 Assessment & Treatment of Addiction
- Explores the current research in assessment and treatment of addictive behaviors. Topics may include addictions in the areas of alcohol, drugs, nicotine, gambling, and eating.
- Satisfies Mental Health & Interventions Theme
For a complete list of winter offerings in psychology click here.
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